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H98 MPE

1990 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,840 mi
Last recorded143,840 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH98 MPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,840 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 143,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 135,735 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 135,730 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,107 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 133,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 130,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,347 miles

Corrosion to sills

Fail 23 Aug 2013 114,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to sills

Pass 4 May 2012 107,031 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 107,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

n/s body sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 103,312 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 103,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 96,007 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 95,999 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Feb 2009 95,992 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 107,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 92,217 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 88,657 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H98 MPE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H98 MPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H98 MPE registered?

H98 MPE is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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